Monthly Archives: June 2011

Travel, Strikes and Postal Service

One of my photos has been chosen to be exhibited as part of a new Natural History exhibit at a museum in Venice, Italy. My wife has always wanted to take a trip to Italy. That seemed like two good … Continue reading

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JDRF – Diabetes Walk – Ottawa

JDRF – Diabetes Walk – Ottawa Okay so my Dad covered a lot of the event around the start/finish line and event area. (Ron’s photos of event) Here are some of my shots (taken with the Lumix GH2) from the … Continue reading

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Ottawa Bicycle Club Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2011

This year was the 40th year that the Ottawa Bicycle Club sponsored a weekend tour from Ottawa to Kingston and back. I cycled in the 2009 tour (photos by Graeme) but had injuries last year and other commitments this year. … Continue reading

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The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario

The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario This morning, I’m watching all of the participants getting registered and ready to start walking in the Telus Walk in support of research and treatment of Juvenile Diabetes. Graeme and friends are … Continue reading

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WestFest – Gets Naked – 2011

WestFest – Gets Naked – 2011 Saturday – once again Westboro festival, WestFest, has taken over Richmond  Street. The annual event (this year called “Gets Naked” because of the performance by Bif Naked) basically closes the main street of Westboro … Continue reading

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Beckwith Heritage Days

I started off the morning in Ashton, Ontario but was a bit too late to photograph the cyclists heading toward Kingston so, instead, I headed over to the Beckwith Community Complex where they were celebrating the Beckwith Heritage Day. I … Continue reading

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Lake Superior/Lac Sup̩rieur РOld Woman Bay

Lake Superior/Lac Supérieur Traveling back from our 2011 Breeding Bird Survey activity, we decided this time to travel along the shores of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. Although more recent analysis has led researchers to conclude that … Continue reading

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Breeding Bird Survey – Dubreuilville, Ontario

The last of our four breeding bird surveys headed northeast towards Dubreuiville, Ontario. The road is paved with more traffic than on the previous routes. The temperature was pleasant and skies were blue. The only drawback was a brisk breeze … Continue reading

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The Cliff Swallow

I stopped to photograph cliff swallows nesting under the overhang of a house in Foleyet on Hwy 101 and then saw even more of them nesting under the eaves of the Robin’s Donut establishment in White River. Considering how many … Continue reading

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White River, Ontario (and Winnie-the-Pooh)

It has been almost 44 years since I passed through White River, Ontario on my way from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Montreal, Quebec in 1967 to see Expo ’67. For one thing, I no longer drive a 100cc Yamaha motorcycle but … Continue reading

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